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    Cam and Eric share their thoughts on industry 3D software. They give a high level as to what they use and why. Be sure to listen all the way through to hear the pricing of each platform, pros and cons, and what may be the best option for you.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:44 Animation/3D software we have used

    01:10 Blender

    03:15 ZBrush

    06:00 Maya and 3DS Max

    14:00 Closing remarks

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    Eric and Cam discuss the upcoming agenda and new IP. Come listen in and dive deeper into whats coming for the Nebulos crew.

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    0:00 Intro

    1:46 Project NightOwl

    2:30 Benefits of Other Projects

    3:58 Breaking Comfort Zones

    4:30 New Storytelling

    5:45 Balancing Themes

    10:45 Aurora Updates

    12:00 Patreon Updates

    12:45 In Closing

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    Eric discusses the current state of development on our current game project. Learning from our first game, we have started new methods to help the team produce more efficiently. More importantly, we are trying to make the process more fun for everyone.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:58 Stronger Focus on Narrative

    01:19 Into Unity

    02:25 Development Playgrounds

    03:55 My Role

    06:01 Where the Team Stands

    06:45 Next Step

    07:40 Elevator System

    08:18 What was Ironclad Tides?

    08:50 Closing remarks

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    Cam discusses some actions you should take if someone is infringing on your work. Be sure to listen all the way through to pick up on helpful tips that you can use if you are ever in this situation.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:45 What to do if you come across infringement

    02:50 Registered vs common law

    03:50 Cease and desist

    04:30 DMCA takedown notice

    07:47 Closing remarks

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    Cam flies solo as he discusses trademarking as an indie dev. What it is, how long it lasts, when to use it, and so much more is mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to listen and potentially take notes as you go through. Feel free to drop any questions you have in the comment section!

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:39 Trademark vs copyright

    01:00 Length of protection

    02:10 What’s protected

    07:00 Categorize your mark

    07:50 How to file

    09:40 What happens if you get accepted/rejected?

    12:18 Important to note

    13:50 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss copyrighting and how to protect your intellectual property as an indie dev. Listen along to see what you can protect and the best way to go about it. They briefly discuss trademarking but will be doing a separate video on that as well.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:15 What is a copyright?

    02:20 Each country has different rules and regulations

    03:08 What is protected?

    04:25 What is not protected?

    05:00 Where to find information

    06:00 Common Law

    07:00 Who owns the rights?

    10:50 How your copyright can get rejected

    16:45 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss the steps they took to start releasing merchandise for the brand. They also dive into why they stopped, the different options there are, and what advice they would give to someone starting to sell items for their company.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:50 Merch overview

    03:20 What we did

    06:40 White label

    09:40 Private label

    18:20 Crowdfunding merchandise

    21:05 Closing remarks

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  • -- IN THIS EPISODE –

    Cam and Eric discuss dreaming, strategizing, and building worlds and the characters that reside in those worlds. They also discuss first hand how they pull inspiration and what they do when the creativity isn’t flowing as naturally as it should. Listen through and answer the questions that are asked for yourself.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:50 Which IP would you live in?

    02:20 How to draw inspiration

    04:10 Physically become more creative

    06:00 What is the creative process?

    10:40 Likes and dislikes to world building and character development

    16:00 Overcoming creative blocks

    19:00 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss the current project that the team is working on. They also mention some of the things they’ve learned since the release of Stormward Sails and why they still favor Unity over Unreal Engine.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:08 The next project

    03:00 Unity vs Unreal

    07:20 Next stage

    10:50 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss their favorite gaming universes that they have played. These universes were crafted with the highest level of care, attention to detail, and passion. Be sure to comment what your favorite game worlds are in the comments!


     


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    00:00 Introduction to the episode


    00:50 Eric’s #5


    02:00 Cam’s #5


    03:03 Eric and Cam’s #4


    05:45 Cam’s #3


    07:22 Eric’s #3


    08:25 Cam’s #2


    10:15 Eric’s #1


    14:30 Cam’s #1


    18:10 Closing remarks


     


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    Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/nebulosgoogle


     


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    Cam and Eric discuss a few of the steps they took in building their first indie game, Stormward Sails. Be sure to listen all the way through to help gain a better understanding of what you should do when building your first game. We would love to hear some of your tips as well, so feel free leave them in the comments!

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:45 Have a vision

    01:35 Identify your scope

    02:40 Pre-production

    03:15 Begin development

    05:00 Marketing

    08:40 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric talk about their favorite Call of Duty games of all time. The nostalgia is real with this video so please enjoy! Be sure to watch all the way through to see if your top five matches theirs. Drop your top COD games in the comments below😊

    All intellectual property referenced herein is the property of their respective owners. We do not own any of the Call of Duty footage or audio. This video is strictly for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:50 Eric’s #5 Call of Duty

    02:10 Cam’s #5 Call of Duty

    03:40 Cam’s #4 Call of Duty

    09:13 Eric’s #4 Call of Duty

    10:25 Cam’s #3 Call of Duty

    14:40 Eric’s #3 Call of Duty

    16:00 Cam’s #2 Call of Duty

    18:15 Eric’s #2 Call of Duty

    20:10 Eric’s #1 Call of Duty

    24:05 Cam’s #1 Call of Duty

    35:00 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss the importance of a Game Design Document (GDD). They break down what they have included in theirs and what you can look to include in yours when you sit down to plan it out. Be sure to listen all the way through to make sure you understand the key components and how vital this document is to your game.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:05 High-level GDD overview

    02:20 What should be included

    05:40 Breakdown the core functions

    07:40 There will be revisions

    09:00 Make your GDD collaborative

    15:30 Gather references

    16:00 Optional pieces

    20:45 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss building a community, how vital it is, and how difficult it proves to be. They discuss personal vs brand building, what your social posting should look like, how your health will be impacted, and so much more! Be sure to listen all the way through to gain the answers to the questions you may be asking yourself or your company.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:08 How Nebulos will build a community

    05:30 Is social media a must-have?

    07:20 Personal vs brand image

    10:15 Social media is detrimental to health but we still use it every day

    14:30 Nebulos will fail

    19:00 Who are you?

    22:08 Has TikTok helped you?

    30:50 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss what it took from the creative side to build Stormward Sails. They dive into overcoming creative blocks, the software that was used, how to draw inspiration, and much more. If you are a creative looking to get into the gaming industry, this is a high-level listen that can help prepare you for what may lie ahead. We encourage you to share your talent with as many people as possible 😊

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:45 How Eric became an artist

    02:54 Original inspiration for Stormward Sails

    05:00 How to build a workflow and stay organized

    07:00 What software was used to create Stormward Sails

    10:23 Character traits you need to build a game

    12:50 Breaking through the creative blocks

    18:35 Easiest/hardest creative items to build in a 3D game

    22:35 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric talk about the steps they took to legalize and protect Nebulos Entertainment. In this video, you will learn a high level of what you should have set in place to protect you and your company. Everything from intellectual property to contracts for your freelance help. Be sure to listen all the way through to gain useful insight into how to build a strong company foundation. If you would like us to go into greater detail on a certain topic in this video, please be sure to leave a comment.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:45 Hunt for the right attorney

    04:20 Trademark to protect your IP

    05:43 Ask questions

    07:51 Contracts you may need

    09:00 Do you need a business plan?

    12:14 Registered agent

    13:00 What your website needs

    15:18 What was Ironclad Tides?

    19:28 NDA vs MNDA

    20:45 Do you need a business bank account?

    21:50 Do you need to collect sales tax?

    24:48 To sum up

    30:00 Closing remarks

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    Cam, Eric, and Connor share their knowledge and experiences with using Unreal Engine and Unity. What starts off as an episode for their latest release, Stormward Sails, quickly turns into a game-engine discussion. This episode is a great listen for anyone looking to get an indie devs first-hand perspective on the pros and cons of developing a game within Unreal Engine and Unity. Leave a comment for which engine you’re using and why! We would love to hear what you’re working on😊

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:50 Release of Stormward Sails

    11:00 The problems with Unreal’s documentation

    18:28 Nebulos documentation becoming the bridge

    21:10 Would we recommend Unreal Engine to indie devs?

    29:25 Enter Unity

    32:40 Is Unreal a blessing in disguise?

    34:55 First impressions of Unity

    38:00 Why is the documentation so bad?

    41:35 Unity and their community

    43:30 Will Unity catch Unreal?

    45:30 The surge of indie games

    46:24 Is there a market for indie devs in Unreal?

    47:33 Epic has deep pockets

    01:00:10 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric discuss everything that is going on with the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard buyout. This enormous news could be the start of a major game changer within the industry. Will the deal go through? How will Sony respond? Will Microsoft be able to contain the harassment cases that have come to light within Activision Blizzard? Is Phil Spencer the answer? All of this and more will be answered in today’s episode!

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:38 It’s raining billions

    02:20 Is the deal finalized?

    03:12 Cam sips coffee through a straw

    03:30 What issues could Microsoft face with this deal?

    05:00 Who has the final say in this deal?

    05:20 Will this impact the Metaverse?

    07:14 Does Sony have an answer?

    08:40 Will this deal help or harm player experience?

    11:35 How this may impact indie developers

    14:00 Is the pandemic to blame for this merger?

    16:00 Will these two opposites attract?

    26:30 Will Phil the thrill turn Activision Blizzard around?

    31:00 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric dive into some of their favorite campaigns and what sets them apart. As they ask each other questions, take time to reflect on your experiences with campaigns. We would love to hear your answers in the comments.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    00:27 Patreon weekly roundup

    01:23 Let’s talk campaign (Ori)

    03:00 From love to loathe

    04:30 Are you a completionist?

    10:00 The devil is in the detail

    14:45 Do you value a campaign by its price or the experience?

    17:14 Closing remarks

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    Cam and Eric keep it short and simple as they dive into what to expect from the Nebulos Entertainment podcast. Time to sit back, relax, and unwind as we talk development, industry news, video games, and much more.

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    00:00 Introduction to the episode

    01:10 Understand the vision of the podcast

    02:15 Short vs long formats

    03:42 Let the Patreon begin

    04:35 Closing remarks